Alabama listed among finalists for top 2026 basketball prospect
According to a report from Rivals' Joe Tipton, the Alabama Crimson Tide have been listed among the list of teams who are still in the mix for top 2026 basketball prospect Chris Washington Jr..
Washington is now reportedly down to seven finalists, according to Tipton, listing Alabama alongside the Auburn Tigers, Cincinnati Bearcats, Florida A&M Rattlers, Ole Miss Rebels, Tennessee Volunteers, and Villanova Wildcats.
At the moment, Washington is currently considered as the nation's No. 23 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 10 small forward nationally. A five-star prospect, Washington is also considered as the No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee, attending Providence Christian Academy.
Alabama does not currently have a player committed in their 2026 class.
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